MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Material separated from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres bald on inner edges to second layer of rubber
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s center exhaust bracket broken
o/s/f fog light not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
exhaust bracket broken
O/s/f fog inop
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
O/s/f fog inop
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
engine management light on
n/s/f jack point missing
n/s/f tyre 3mm
front discs worn
o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front discs and pads worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TIG 8903 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TIG 8903, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TIG 8903 registered?
TIG 8903 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2005.
Is TIG 8903 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TIG 8903 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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